Polaris Patriot 650 2024 Owner's Manual page 102

THE PERFECT FIT
Never adjust spring preload to an installed length longer than the factory length
or shorter than the minimum length as shown in the following chart. Damage to
the suspension could result. When decreasing preload, make sure at least two
turns of preload are holding the retainer against the spring.
Rider Weight
For Factory-Installed Springs
<160 lb (<73 kg)
160-220 lb (73-100
kg)
220-280 lb (100-127
kg)
280-340 lb (127-154
kg)
*Factory Setting
For Optional 250 lb./in. Stiff Springs (see your dealer)
250-300 lb (113-136
kg)
300-350 lb (136-159
kg)
100
Initial RTS Shock Preload Settings
(Measure spring length with suspension off the ground)
Model
PRO RMK
RMK KHAOS
PRO RMK & RMK
KHAOS
PRO RMK (Velocity)
PRO RMK
RMK KHAOS
PRO RMK
RMK KHAOS
ALL
ALL
NOTICE
Factory Installed
Length
10.75 in (27.3 cm)
10.375 in (26.3 cm)
*10.5 in (26.7 cm)
*10.25 in (26 cm)
10.125 in (25.7 cm)
10.125 in (25.7 cm)
9.8 in (24.9 cm)
10 in (25.4 cm)
10.25 in (26 cm)
10 in (25.4 cm)
Minimum Installed
Length
9.8 in (24.9 cm)
9.8 in (24.9 cm)
9.8 in (24.9 cm)
9.8 in (24.9 cm)
9.8 in (24.9 cm)
9.8 in (24.9 cm)
9.8 in (24.9 cm)
9.8 in (24.9 cm)
10 in (25.4 cm)